Walt Saadus
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Phoenix AZ, United States
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Walt Saadus
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Walt Saadus
Walt Saadus
Over 20 years experience as an Commercial Photographer in Phoenix AZ.. B.A. Degree from Brooks Institute of Photography, been loveing the ART of PHOTOGRAPHY since age 7. Over 15 years of experience teaching and lecturing about photography.
Photography is about the "Art of Seeing". Clients include, Bank of America, LA Fitness, University of Phoenix, Phoenix International Airport, Audi, Fiat and Subaru to name a few. Published in Phoenix Home & Garden, Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Garden, AIA Digest, Scottsdale Scene & too many more to name.
I love looking at other peoples photos, the best way to learn to take better photos is through educated critiques, LOOK.... LEARN..... SHOOT!
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Views: 2231
Photographer: Howard Lakinsky
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon Elf 3
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
My first impression was GOOD, I liked it! You took something "ordinary" and made it interesting! You were using the "art" in your eyes, you were being visual! This is...
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Views: 2127
Photographer: Alberto Castro
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Samsung CL65
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
This shot tells me you have an eye for photography. You look beyond the normal. Any one could of taken your normal shot of this building. In stead you saw something d...
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Views: 1746
Photographer: Haraldo
Category: Travel Photography
Camera: HP
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Nice Shot...... These days it takes more then "nice shot" to be able to sell a photo with good results in stock. Something has to be different, eye catching! Model, c...
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Views: 1845
Photographer: Thomas Jenkins
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: Lumix DMC LX5
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Nice photo but we have seen many of the same type. The challenge in nature photography is to try and be a little different
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Views: 2014
Photographer: Elisha Leenders
Category: Family Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot SD780
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
I really like this shot! As soon as I saw it I was attracted to the difference of the subject & the reflection! Nice Job!
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Views: 1675
Photographer: Kathy Hardon
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XS
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Love the subject, do not love the photo. Do not give up, take a lot of photos and look for variences. Shoot this same subject under different conditions & see what th...
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Views: 3055
Photographer: Kirsty Paul
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS6
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Nice shot, nice job using "if you think you are close get closer"!
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Views: 1496
Photographer: Duncan Cunningham
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Samsung SL720
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Love the color and the possibities this photo could have!
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Views: 1805
Photographer: Robert Mossom
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: Samsung Digimax A6
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
I love the subject, different angles and views would of helped a lot.
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Views: 1186
Photographer: Jillian Bradley
Category: Event Photography
Camera:
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Your subject is great, keep shooting things you are interested in. Keep trying new angles, lighting conditions and experimenting. JOB WELL DONE!
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Views: 1512
Photographer: mark pearson
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
canon 600d
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Nice color, and reflections but needs more depth & I would of got closer & cropped diferently.
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Views: 1397
Photographer: Lucy Courtney
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
9 is VERY GOOD, I very rarely ever give 10's!
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Views: 1415
Photographer: Barbara L Johanneasmeyer Grina
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot SX110
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice.... I love the Mojave Desert area, I grew up right near there in a little city call California City, heard of it?
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Views: 1338
Photographer: Shelley Kinsman
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D300
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice.
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Views: 1232
Photographer: judy l moore
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 50D
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
This shot just needs a little something more! Too typical.
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Views: 1141
Photographer: Al Mundell
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
This is just an average shot. Try using a tripod, experimenting with camera exposure (aperature & speed) take camera out of AUTO Exposure & try using manual exposure,...
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Views: 1256
Photographer: Rick Riddle
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
nikon d80
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Rick, not sure how much photography experience you have but with this image you got it just right! Very nice job, well done.
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Views: 1205
Photographer: Vicki Small
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Nikon D200
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
I love the subject!
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Views: 1214
Photographer: Donna Haley
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D40
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Donna, over all you did a great job, nice subject and great time of day. Shooting at dusk takes a lot of practice and you achieved a nice photo!
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Views: 1077
Photographer: Rick Bianchi
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Rick, my speciality is not nature photography, but my general photography experience and education is smart enough to know that you have a great shot here! Way to go....
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Views: 1009
Photographer: mohamad
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera: canon powershot sx40hs
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Mohamad, keep trying, I like the expression on the subjects face a lot, with small lighting and composition changes you could have a better photo.
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Views: 647
Photographer: Nico Strydom
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
OK Nico, being real honest here, your eye for the nice subject was great, work on your technical skills. Architecture is a great subject, keep trying and experimentin...
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Views: 714
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I love the way you like to try new things in post editing. For this shot the treshold process works when it comes to showing detail on the fountain, I would ...
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Views: 676
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, it is nice to see some nature photos from you. This is not my expertise but I can critique all photographic subjects in general. I like this bird photo a lot.
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Views: 698
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Hi Leonard, I love your enthusiam and experimentation with the shooting of this photograph. I think you are almost there, the background is what bugs me the most. A b...
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Views: 762
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, GREAT determination & experimentation. Keep up the great work, like they told me many times at Brooks, you get an "A" for effort. The photograph is always in...
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Views: 780
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, great job , especially with the "aim to please" part!!
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Views: 696
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, nice to see another photo from you. Cathedrals have great architectural views and detail.
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Views: 777
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, out of all the photos you have sent me this one is my favorite. Have you ever entered any contests? I would submit this one if you are into that kind of stuff :)
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Views: 645
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, you are impressing me more and more! You are in an area with a lot of great looking architecture, I'm glad you are shareing it with me!
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Views: 665
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
If you crop this photo in half & use the right side , I love it!
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Views: 669
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I like your eye to be able to see the details out of what others would think are just the ordinary. This proves there is a photograph every where. Some peopl...
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Views: 667
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, the color and light you caught on this shot are great. Being able to see the reflections are very smart on your part, way to go. I love the shapes a lot, also.
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Views: 633
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, this is a very nice shot and with a few minor corrections can be improved in post editing.
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Views: 659
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I love your perspective and your eye to see what other photographers would not even see. Keep up the good work.
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Views: 719
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, very nice eye for detail, color & light, keep up the good work.
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Views: 673
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Ok Leonard, I love your determenation to please & correct.... GOOD JOB!
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Views: 688
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I love your determination & perfection.... nice job.
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Views: 721
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, This is my 2nd favorite of this building 1st would be the verticle pillars.
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Views: 707
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon d60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, the experimentation in post editing really paid off for you in this image. I love the snow!! Most people would not even think of going out in the snow to sho...
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Views: 691
Photographer: James Peterson
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Canon Rebel T2i
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
James, your choice of scene & light was very nice. The golden warm colors make this shot.
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Views: 701
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I'm glad you have not given up trying to capture this ceiling. To me this is the best one. I like the view, color and composition a lot!
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Views: 627
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice job Leonard. The detail & time you took in post editing worked nicely. I love the detail & effect you got , especially in the angel itself. Nice job.
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Views: 623
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, nice determination and precistence. Never give up, you are right there are a lot of different images. It is great that you understand to look for them.
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Views: 642
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice photo Leonard. The post editing & the treshold process gives this photo a very nice feel.
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Views: 695
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice idea Leonard. These type of shota are difficult, you made a good in camera decision to over expose the sun, but that decision sacraficed the rest of the exp...
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Views: 674
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I love the subject and the colors in this shot, I do recommend trying the suggested crop, I think it will help the composition a lot.
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Views: 634
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I love the way you keep trying new things in camera and post camera, great way to learn!
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Views: 711
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, this is not my favorite shot nor my least favorite shot of yours, you do get a A+ for trying new things!!
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Views: 712
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, way to go! The follow up and the crop correction worked very well. I'm glad that you liked the changes I suggested!
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Views: 708
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera: D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
OK Leonard, another job well done! I love the way your eye can see the ordinary and make a photo from it, that takes a nice eye for art. Keep up the good work & keep ...
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Views: 669
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: Nikkormat EL
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, nice to see some of your work from the past.... ESPECIALLY HISTORICAL PHOTOS such as these of the Twin Towers. Looks like you have been interested in photogr...
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Views: 646
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: Nikkormat EL
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, excellant frameing and concentration on your subject. The Twin Towers is a very historic subject, do not lose these negatives and please use a copyright on a...
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Views: 628
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera: Nikkormat EL
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, this is my second favorite of the three shots you sent me. This detail shot fits in nicely with the other two perspectives and makes the triplet complete. NI...
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Views: 709
Photographer: Chris
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D700
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Ok Chris, this is a very nice image, the angle of the shot and the capture and expression of the birds is very well done. The way the second bird is framed by the fir...
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Views: 654
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I like the idea and the location a lot. I would try different crops, in camera and in post editing. Also, "if you think you are close, get closer" , would of...
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Views: 691
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera: D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Very nice shot Leonard. I like what your eye saw! I love the rich colors and the details in the sharp reflection. I love the details of the roof & the roof tiles!
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Views: 633
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Select category
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I gave you a TEN for effort. The changes you made did improve the shot, unfortunately it needs to still be taken a little further. The placement of the figur...
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Views: 631
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Select category
Camera:
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I still like this photo a lot. The crop & the removeallof the object in this shot helped. I did like the color and sharpness of the first photo better.
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Views: 632
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Select category
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, A+ for effort!! With all the correcting and effort you give to each photo you will soon be an expert. I love the experimenting you like to do in PS, it is re...
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Views: 641
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Select category
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Same comments Leonard as I had on the second critique.
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Views: 741
Photographer: Kristen O'Brian
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D5000
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Kristen, this is a very nice first attempt. There are a few improvements that could of been made with positioning and lighting that would of helped this shot. I'm sur...
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Views: 624
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
OK Leonard, with the exceptions of a few tweaks here and there, this is a very strong image. The subject is strong and your eye to see a nice shot was strong also.
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Views: 595
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, I like this pagoda and the FEEL of this shot very much. The use of reflections in photos is a very nice effect.... I like to use reflections, in some shot th...
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Views: 613
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Leonard, you get a A+ for all the corrections you did in post editing! The crop, the color, the contrast / density and the cloneing all worked very well. GREAT JOB, I...
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Views: 642
Photographer: Lauren
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Pentax K-x
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Lauren, very nice shot! I love the details of the eagle. You are right he does look scarey but he is a great looking bird! With the few corrections, especially with t...
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Views: 591
Photographer: Jenny Stevenson
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Nice job Jenny! I like the subject and the feel of this photo. With a few adjustments you can make this shot even better. I love the way this photo tells a story & y...
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Views: 603
Photographer: Henry Nelson
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
NIKON D90
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Ok Henry, this is a real nice flower shot. The dew / rain drops and color really make this shot stand out from a lot of these types of flower shots. Try the suggested...
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Views: 458
Photographer: Lee MacGillivray
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
OK Lee, you picked a very interesting subject, the pony & colorfull barn look great. You need to work on your composition, crop and camera techniques. If you would of...
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Views: 341
Photographer: ROBERT PATTERSON
Category: People Photography
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Robert, family is a great subject, this is a nice snap shot. Keep practicing and you will start noticing the difference between a snap shot and a nice portrait.
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Views: 131
Photographer: Mike
Category: Night Photography
Camera:
NIKON D3100
Critiqued by: Walt Saadus
Mike, this is a very nice shot, The night effect with the color & reflections make this photo noticeable. A little work on the composition & cropping and some touch u...